We wanted to make sure you saw this brutal summary of the Republican-led 113th Congress, which has earned its “do-nothing” title after being the least productive, most closed Congress in modern history.

After Republicans refused to take up comprehensive immigration reform this Congress and instead focused on partisan bills to respond to the President’s executive actions, we wanted to make sure you saw today’s new poll showing the majority of Americans agree with Democrats that it’s time for Congress to act on comprehensive reform.

A look at today’s news reveals the House Republican Conference deeply divided once again as the party’s most conservatives Members continue to buck House Republican leaders with threats of another government shutdown.

It’s been nearly five months since the Senate passed a multi-year extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act by a strong bipartisan vote of 93-4, yet House Republican leaders still haven’t brought legislation to the Floor, despite our urging.

Wanted to be sure you saw today’s Republican quote of the day on the need for House Republicans to work with Democrats to pass legislation to fund the government, courtesy of Republican Senator Richard Burr from North Carolina:

After House Republicans cut out of town early last week comes the not-so-surprising news that their record of inaction, obstruction, and partisanship has resulted in the least productive Congress in 60 years.

Wanted to make sure you saw today’s article in the New York Times that discusses how the far-right wing of the GOP continues to control their party on immigration, even though the majority of Republicans and the American public disagrees with their hard-line stance.

As we sit here waiting to see text of House Republicans’ second, even more partisan border supplemental bill, we thought we’d put together a quick timeline (in gifs, of course) to highlight how ridiculous the past 48 hours have been, and keep everyone entertained on this Friday afternoon.

Then –“This House is committed to addressing it…. [W]e will keep our commitment that we will end this crisis no matter what it takes. This House will act.” – Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on the House Floor, 7/25/14

Now – The Hill: House Cancels Border Vote “House GOP leaders canceled a Thursday vote on their $659 million border bill after failing to corral conservative members behind the measure. A significant number of Republicans had balked at sending any money to the White House for the border, and Democrats were generally united in opposing the measure. The decision is another defeat for House GOP leaders, who have repeatedly failed to bring their members in line on tough votes.” [7/31/14]